Bond yields edge higher as rupee slumps to record low-level

10 Jun 2013 Evaluate

Bond yields edged higher as the rupee slumped to a record low raising concerns about foreign fund outflows. The rupee today plunged to hit its life-time low of Rs 57.70 in early trade on heavy dollar demand and the US currency strengthening against major rivals overseas. The yields also edged higher as dealers waited factory and inflation data due this week for rate-cut cues ahead of June 17 policy.

On the global front, US 10-year Treasuries inched up on Monday but still nursed losses from a selloff on Friday, when data showed solid if not stellar jobs growth, keeping alive speculation that the Federal Reserve could reduce its bond-buying later this year. Meanwhile, Brent futures rose towards $105 per barrel on Monday, after data from top oil consumer the United States showed an improvement in hiring although not enough to ignite fears about near-term tapering of the Federal Reserve's massive stimulus

Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 2 basis points higher at 7.26% against its previous close of 7.24% on Friday.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading 5 basis points higher at 6.97% from its previous close of 6.92% on Friday.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91 and 364-day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of  Rs 7,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on June 12, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.

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